Oregon Travel Guide

10 Mind-Blowing Oregon Photography Locations All Photographers Need to Visit

By Ali Patton / March 20, 2024 / Comments Off

Oregon is known for its diverse landscapes and beautiful views, making it a great destination for travel photographers. Whether you are looking for a place to take frame worthy landscape shots or gorgeous portraits, these are the Oregon photography locations and the best Oregon scenic locations to visit. Silver Falls State Park- This Travel Photographer’s … Read more

A small boat rests quietly on the surface of Crater Lake, a top Oregon vacation spot

Oregon Travel Tips: The 11 Things You Must Know Before Visiting the State

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 18, 2024 / 1 Comment

Last update: Jan. 14, 2025 Before you embark on an Oregon vacation, it’s important to know that the state covers over 98,000 square miles of terrain but has only two interstate highways. That leaves a lot of back-road winding along coastal waters, through mossy green mountains and across starkly vivid dessert landscapes. It’s the contrasts … Read more

Why Visit Oregon in March? Things You Can’t Afford to Miss

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 18, 2024 / 1 Comment

Last updated: December 5, 2024 Clearing skies and warmer temperatures are only a few of the reasons you might want to visit Oregon in March. Add the possibility of early wildflowers, fewer crowds at popular spots and the lingering presence of snow, and there are very few reasons not to consider March for an Oregon … Read more

Aussie dog standing in front of the Painted Hills

Painted Hills State Park- Created by Mother Nature’s Paintbrush

By Ali Patton / February 22, 2024 / 3 Comments

Rolling Hills in sunset colors spread across the desert landscape of the Painted Hills State Park, part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon. They offer a beautiful photo opportunity, but if you look closer, you’ll see much more than that at this amazing Oregon scenic place. Painted Hills State Park History … Read more

What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit

By Ali Patton / March 5, 2023 / 3 Comments

Updated July 2024 When thinking about what to do at Crater Lake, many people go right to the pristine, blue water of the lake itself, but the over 180,000-acre park has much more to offer. With historic lodges, dining, sightseeing drives and endless hiking trails, Crater Lake National park is an experience, not just a … Read more

Elk trotting in front of remains of Fort Stevens

Fort Stevens State Park: Oregon Forgotten Battlements Near the Coast

By Ali Patton / March 16, 2022 / 4 Comments

Outside Astoria, Oregon sits a crucial part of both Civil war and WWII history. Fort Stevens State Park is the site of decades of Oregon battle time defense, protecting the crucial Columbia River waterway. Today, many of the structures still stand, abandoned but not forgotten. Descending upon Fort Stevens State Park Oregon On a foggy, … Read more

Easy Oregon hikes provide an opportunity for all those to get out and see the outdoors

Easy Oregon Hikes that Lead to Unbelievable Destinations

By Ali Patton / June 23, 2021 / 0 Comments

Tackling some of Oregon’s hiking trails is a multi-day adventure, but if you don’t have the stamina for a backcountry excursion, there are several beautiful but easy Oregon hikes, perfect for wiling away a few hours. Here are some of our favorites, as well as a few we hope to conquer in the near future. … Read more

Newport lighthouse on the Northern Oregon Coast

The Essential Northern Oregon Coast Guide

By Ali Patton / June 15, 2021 / 1 Comment

The Northern Oregon Coast, which stretches from the Columbia River to Florence, Oregon, is full of rocky cliffs, beaches and good food. When visiting Oregon’s scenic destintations, a trip to the Northern Oregon Coast needs to be on your list. Northern Oregon Coast Weather While the northern Oregon coast has a lot to offer, lazy … Read more